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[Evaluation for submental island flap].
Yuehuang Wu1, Pingzhang Tang, Yongfa Qi
1Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
Summary
The submental island flap is a successful option for head and neck cancer reconstruction, with preoperative radiotherapy not affecting healing. This flap offers excellent facial and intraoral functional outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Head and Neck Oncology
- Reconstructive Surgery
Context:
- Head and neck cancer ablation often results in significant defects.
- Reconstruction is crucial for restoring function and aesthetics.
- The submental island flap is a reconstructive option for these defects.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the submental island flap for head and neck defect reconstruction.
- To assess the impact of preoperative radiotherapy and lymph node metastasis on flap outcomes.
Summary:
- Thirty-eight submental island flaps were used for head and neck defect reconstruction.
- The overall success rate was 89.5% (34/38).
- Flap outcomes were evaluated considering preoperative radiotherapy and neck dissection.
Impact:
- Submental island flap demonstrated good aesthetic and functional results.
- Preoperative radiotherapy did not negatively influence flap success or healing.
- The submental island flap is a valuable addition to reconstructive options for head and neck defects.